Spaghetti with Chicken Mince in a Spiced Tomato Sauce

Leander Fernandes
Oct 1, 2024
2 min read

Spaghetti Tossed with chicken mince and zucchini prepared with a perfect blend of homemade spices , brandy and apple cider vinegar elevates the flavours making it a perfect delicious truly satisfying and comforting family dinner . Served with grated cheese and olives.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Mince

500 g chicken mince

For the Dry Ground Spices

4 dried Kashmiri chillies
2 tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp peppercorns
1 tsp fennel seeds

For the Chicken Mince Gravy

3 medium onions, finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, chopped and pureed
2 green zucchini, finely chopped
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp dried pasta herb mix
½ tsp garam masala powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 stock cube
¼ cup brandy
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
3 green chillies, slit
Salt, as required
Oil, as required

For the Spaghetti

350 g spaghetti

For Garnish

Olives
Grated cheese or Parmesan cheese

Method

Step 1: Prepare the Spice Powder

Dry roast the Kashmiri chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, and fennel seeds until aromatic.
Allow them to cool.
Grind to a fine powder and keep aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Mince Gravy

Heat some oil in a large pan.
Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until lightly browned.
Add the chopped zucchini and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add the chicken mince and cook, breaking up any lumps, until it changes colour.

Step 3: Add the Spices

Add the prepared spice powder.
Add the dried pasta herb mix, garam masala powder, and turmeric powder.
Mix well and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Step 4: Build the Sauce

Add the tomato puree and ginger-garlic paste.
Mix well.
Pour in a little water and crumble the stock cube into the mixture.
Stir thoroughly.

Step 5: Simmer

Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the brandy and mix well.
Check the seasoning and add salt only if required.
Add the slit green chillies.
Continue cooking until the mince is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.

Step 6: Finish the Gravy

Add the apple cider vinegar.
Cook for a further 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat.

Step 7: Cook the Spaghetti

Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions until al dente.
Drain and set aside.

Step 8: Assemble and Serve

Add the cooked spaghetti to the chicken mince sauce.
Toss gently until the spaghetti is evenly coated.
Transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish with olives and a generous sprinkle of grated cheese or Parmesan cheese.